Laos is divided into 16 provinces (Lao ແຂວງ, khoueng), 1 municipality* (ນະຄອນຫລວງ, kampheng nakhon), and 1 special zone** (ເຂດພິເສດ, khetphiset).
- Attapeu
- Bokeo
- Borikhamxay
- Champassack
- Houaphan
- Khammouane
- Louang Namtha
- Louangphabang
- Oudomxay
- Phongsaly
- Saravane
- Savannakhet
- Vientiane *
- Vientiane Province
- Sayaboury
- Saysomboun **
- Xekong
- Xieng Khouang
The provinces are subdivided into districts (muang) and villages (baan).
